Lithuania - Old Litas (1922-1941) Coins
Lithuania, a Baltic country member of the European Union, has a rich numismatic history. Currently, the official currency in circulation is the euro, adopted in 2015. However, its monetary past and the milestones in its numismatics reflect the historical and cultural evolution of this nation.
Predecessor monetary history
Prior to the adoption of the euro, Lithuania's official currency was the litas, reintroduced in 1993 after the country's independence. The litas replaced the Soviet ruble and remained the national currency for more than two decades. During this period, the Bank of Lithuania issued several commemorative series celebrating the country's history, culture and achievements.
Milestones in Lithuanian numismatics
Lithuanian numismatics has experienced several significant milestones. In 1999, Lithuania issued the first commemorative gold coin since its independence, dedicated to the 750th anniversary of the coronation of King Mindaugas. Another highlight was the issuance of the 50 litas coin in 2013, commemorating the Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the European Union, this being the last commemorative coin issued before the adoption of the euro.
| Country | Lithuania |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Vilnius |
| ISO2 | LT |
| ISO3 | LTU |
| Catalogued coins | 238 |
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1 Lita = 100 centų
Ancient coins of Lithuania
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Lithuania.
Old Litas 1922-1941 New Litas 1993-2014 Euro 2015-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Lithuania - Old Litas (1922-1941) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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1 centas
5 centai
10 centu
20 centu
50 centu
1 litas
2 litu
5 litai
1 centas
2 centai
5 centai
5 litai (Jonas Basanavičius)
10 litu (Vytautas the Great)
10 litai (20th Anniversary of the Republic)
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